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Archives: W3Speedster Docs
Documentation for W3Speedster
Enable leverage browsing cache
Feature: Caches static resources in a visitor’s browser to speed up page load times and reduce server load. Functionality: Automatic Cache Control Headers: W3Speedster adds the necessary cache control headers to store static resources (like images, CSS, JS) in the browser cache for a specified duration. Optimized Server Configuration: Configures the server to support local […]
Exclude Pages from CSS Optimization
Feature: The “Exclude Pages from CSS Optimization” feature in W3Speedster allows developers to opt out specific URLs from receiving CSS performance enhancements such as minification, merging, critical CSS injection, and lazy loading of stylesheets. This ensures that design integrity and functional styling are maintained on complex, third-party, or interactive pages where CSS modifications may lead […]
Plugin Hooks
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Exclude Page from JavaScript Optimization
Feature: The “Exclude Pages from JavaScript Optimization” feature in W3Speedster allows site administrators to bypass JavaScript optimizations such as minification, merging, and lazy loading on selected pages. This is essential when specific scripts must load in their original order or format to maintain full functionality. Why We Need It Preserve Script Functionality: Some JavaScript files […]
W3speedster Customize Add Settings
Function: w3SpeedsterCustomizeAddSettings Description: If you wish to change in variables and paths (URL), W3Speedster allows you to make changes in variables and paths with the help of this plugin function. Parameter: $add_settings- settings of the plugin. Return: :$add_settings – reflect the changes made in variable and path. function w3SpeedsterCustomizeAddSettings($add_settings){ $add_settings = str_replace(array(“mob.css”),array(“mobile.css”), $add_settings); return $add_settings; […]
Enable Gzip compression
Feature: Reduces the size of files transferred between the server and the visitor’s browser to improve page load times and reduce bandwidth usage. Functionality: Automatic Gzip Compression: When enabled, W3Speedster automatically compresses text-based resources (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON) before they are sent to the browser. Requires Apache Server: This feature works only on servers running […]
Remove query parameters
Feature: Improves caching and performance by removing unnecessary query parameters from file URLs. Functionality: Interception of File Requests: W3Speedster intercepts browser requests for CSS and JavaScript files. URL Normalization: Strips out query parameters (e.g., ?ver=5.7.1) from the file URLs. Optimized File Delivery: The resource is served from the cache or CDN without query parameters, improving […]
Enable Core Web Vitals Logs
Feature: The “Enable Core Web Vitals Logs” feature in W3Speedster activates real-time tracking of critical user experience metrics, including: Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): Measures page loading performance. First Input Delay (FID): Measures interactivity responsiveness. Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS): Measures visual stability and layout shifts. These logs provide developers with valuable insights into how real users […]
Pixels to Load Resources Below the Viewport
Feature: The “Pixel to Load Resources Below the Viewport” setting in W3Speedster determines how far below the visible viewport deferred resources begin loading. The default threshold is 200 pixels, which ensures images, videos, iframes, background images, and audio start loading just before they enter view, resulting in a smooth and uninterrupted user experience. Why This […]
